The Sweetest Music This Side Of Heaven
We arrived at Gan Sacher in the early morning light. The magic hour. That special time when the light is newborn. We were traveling light: ukulele, djembe (African Drum), baby (not mine), stroller… Ok maybe not so light. But our hearts were light on that early Read More …
I was so excited when I read the article detailing the discovery of what is believed to be the world’s oldest musical instrument. Any guesses? Well, I don’t know about you but I sure got a thrill when I found out that our long-lost ancestors Read More …
How do you know you are working with a great soundman? If you are wondering what a soundman is, well, I will let you know what I think: you sometimes forget he is there. He becomes a part of the experience. He is in sync Read More …
Waxing Moon: The Rise of Jewish Female Singers When I arrived in Israel almost 20 years ago, women singing for women was barely a thing. I heard only about a band called Tofaah that performed for women. I remember feeling afraid, that if I really Read More …
By Tziona Achishena Is Jewish music evolving? As an anthropologist and professional Jewish musician, I may be uniquely qualified to address the question of the evolution of Jewish music. Or maybe not. I am guilty, after all, of including this Meir Kay video on this Read More …